One of the best ways to warm not only the toes - but the soul - is with jazz...

Originally planned for Thursday, January 30, due to weather complications Mayfield's lecture has been rescheduled for next Thursday, February 6 instead. Come out to the University of New Orleans to hear hometown hero, Irvin Mayfield's, biannual artistic lecture.

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When Melanie Falina was very young she attended an art fair in Chicago. Drawn to a booth with beautiful photographs taken all over the world, it was the image of an oak tree lined path leading up to an majestic house that memorized her. The photographer came over and told her that was taken at Oak Alley Plantation just outside of New Orleans - and from that moment on she was entranced. When finally having made it down to New Orleans the experience deepened her love and appreciation for the place, the people, and the culture; and it's a love affair she continues to explore and constantly renew. She can be contacted at: MissMelanieNOLA@gmail.com To follow New Orleans Community & Culture on Facebook click here.